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Connecticut Sun bringing back this former UConn star on a two-year deal

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As the Connecticut Sun head into their final season calling Uncasville home, it’s fitting that former UConn women’s basketball standout Olivia Nelson-Ododa will remain part of the roster. Connecticut announced Saturday that it re-signed Nelson-Ododa, who was a restricted free agent, to a two-year contract. The 6-foot-5 center began her career with the Los Angeles Sparks when she was selected ...

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Brittney Griner finalizing 7-figure deal with Connecticut Sun: Source

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Ten-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal with the Connecticut Sun, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Griner, 35, averaged 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in a career-best 39 games with the Atlanta Dream last season. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Connecticut Sun, WNBA 2026 The Athletic Media Company

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Kevin Pelton Hired By Houston Comets As Assistant GM, VP Of Analytics

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Updated 7 months ago

ESPN's Kevin Pelton has been hired for a front office role of the Houston Comets, who are relocating from Connecticut ahead of the 2027-28 season. Pelton will be assistant general manager and vice president of analytics with the franchise. Pelton will work with the Sun front office this season as they prepare for their offseason period. The Sun are run by general manager Morgan Tuck and team president Jen Rizzotti. Pelton covered the Seattle Storm of the WNBA from 2003 until 2012. Pelton was ...

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WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will move to Houston after $300m sale to Fertitta family

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The Fertitta family, who own the NBA’s Houston Rockets, are purchasing the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with the intention of moving the team to Houston, PaperCity Magazine and ESPN reported Friday. The upcoming season will be the last the Sun play in Connecticut, their home since 2003, before relocating to Houston ahead of the 2027 season.

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